Located in Stokesdale, NC
We encourage you to join us for lively discussion paired with wonderful wine (available for purchase during the meeting).
Please RSVP via email to Elizabeth Toto –
New members are always welcome!
Book to be discussed this evening: “The Shallows: What the Internet is Doing to Our Brains” by Nicholas Carr
We encourage you to join us for lively discussion paired with wonderful wine (available for purchase during the meeting).
Please RSVP via email to Elizabeth Toto –
New members are always welcome!
Book to be discussed this evening: “A Land More Kind Than Home” by Wiley Cash
Nature Hike followed by Winery Visit
Hike at Knight-Brown Nature Preserve (see map link below)- Meet at 9:30 a.m at the trail head (hike should be completed around noon) then after the hike we travel to nearby Stonefield Cellars Winery for a bring-your-own picnic lunch and wine tasting (or buy wine by the glass/bottle, snacks, beer and non-alcoholic beverages available also). Wine tasting fees will need to be paid at the winery. There is no fee to participate in the hike. Natalie will share information about how you can support the Piedmont Land Conservancy, the organization that is the steward for this beautiful property.
About Your Nature Hike Guide
Natalie Wurz
Natalie Wurz is a nature lover that has spent a lifetime of pursuing outdoor adventures. Through the years as a College Outdoor Club Officer, Girl Scout Leader and now Business Owner (Stonefield Cellars), she has led groups on hikes, camp-outs, and kayak/rafting trips in Georgia, Utah, and North Carolina. With either a fishing rod, paddle, hiking stick, or camera in hand, Natalie is comfortable on land and water and is always eager to share her passion for the year round beauty of our natural world with others. Note: The photo you see here was taken by the ox-bow of the creek beside the trail we will be walking at the Knight-Brown Nature Preserve!
Natalie will lead you on a nature walk through the Knight-Brown Nature Preserve located in Stokesdale, NC. Difficulty of the trail is rated as Easy to Moderate. You must be able to walk from 1-1/2 to 2 hours – we will stop and take photos and rest as necessary since some of the walk will be uphill. Important!!!! While there are bridges for crossing the creek, some trail areas may be muddy if we’ve had recent rain, and sometimes the trail may be slippery with leaves. Therefore, sturdy, closed toe shoes are a must (no sandals or flip-flops). Dress for the weather (wear layers, bring a jacket). If steady RAIN is in the forecast we will NOT go on the nature walk and will replace it with an INDOOR activity.
*Times listed above are approximate as the nature walk end time will be effected by size of group and how often we stop for photos and rests.
If you have ANY questions about the hike or winery visit contact Natalie – 336-689-4071.
For more info about the nature preserve and Piedmont Land Conservancy, click here
Saturday, May 6th, Noon-6pm
Wear a Derby Day Hat and receive a discount on a glass of wine (1/2 price). Get in the spirit, be frivolous, and give us your best pose (yes, we will be taking photos that day!!!). We hope you’ll have some fun with us!
Earth Day Nature Hike followed by Winery Visit WILL BE RESCHEDULED!!!!!
RAINED OUT – We will reschedule this to another Date based on tomorrow’s very rainy and windy forecast – Please contact Natalie if you are interested in joining us on another date!!!! Send name, phone number, and emails of those interested and date options of your availability in the months of May and June to nwurz@stonefieldcellars.com with HIKE as the subject line. Natalie will follow up with you about another date.
About Your Nature Hike Guide
Natalie Wurz
Natalie Wurz is a nature lover that has spent a lifetime of pursuing outdoor adventures. Through the years as a College Outdoor Club Officer, Girl Scout Leader and now Business Owner (Stonefield Cellars), she has led groups on hikes, camp-outs, and kayak/rafting trips in Georgia, Utah, and North Carolina. With either a fishing rod, paddle, hiking stick, or camera in hand, Natalie is comfortable on land and water and is always eager to share her passion for the year round beauty of our natural world with others. Note: The photo you see here was taken by the ox-bow of the creek beside the trail we will be walking at the Knight-Brown Nature Preserve!
Natalie will lead you on a nature walk through the Knight-Brown Nature Preserve located in Stokesdale, NC. Difficulty of the trail is rated as Easy to Moderate. You must be able to walk from 1-1/2 to 2 hours – we will stop and take photos and rest as necessary since some of the walk will be uphill. Important!!!! While there are bridges for crossing the creek, some trail areas may be muddy if we’ve had recent rain, and sometimes the trail may be slippery with leaves. Therefore, sturdy, closed toe shoes are a must (no sandals or flip-flops). Dress for the weather (wear layers, bring a jacket). If steady RAIN is in the forecast we will NOT go on the nature walk and will replace it with an INDOOR activity.
*Times listed above are approximate as the nature walk end time will be effected by size of group and how often we stop for photos and rests.
If you have ANY questions about the hike or winery visit contact Natalie – 336-689-4071.
For more info about the nature preserve and Piedmont Land Conservancy, click here